4.

CAPACITIVE VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMERS AND
COUPLING CAPACITORS
Oil-paper insulation

420 kV Capacitive
voltage trasnformers.
Fingrid, Visulahti
(Finland).

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INTRODUCTION
Capacitive voltage transformers isolate the
measuring instruments, meter, relays, protec-
tions, etc., from the high voltage power circuit
and provide a scaled replica of the voltage in
the HV line.
They enable transmission of high frequency
signals through the high voltage HV lines.
Coupling Capacitors are only used for coupling
high frequency communication signals and
they are equivalent to the capacitive part of a
CVT.

Capacitive voltage
transformer
model DFK up to 800 kV,
model DDB up to 170 kV.

Coupling capacitor:
model DFN up to 800 kV,
model DDN up to 170 kV.

Model DFK Model DDN Model DDB

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SECTIONS
1. Primary terminal 7. Inductive voltage transformer
2. Oil volume compensating system 8. Oil level indicator
3. Insulator (porcelain or silicone rubber) 9. Carrier accessories
4. Capacitors 10. Oil sampling valve
5. Intermediate voltage tap 11. Earthing terminal
6. High frequency terminal 12. Secondary terminal box

5 7

8
9
12
10

11

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APPLICATIONS
Ideal for installation at metering points due 2. Protection for high voltage lines and
to its very high accuracy class and extremely substations.
steady capacitance.

Transmission of high-frequency signals

through the high voltage lines (PLC).

Helps to reduce voltage peaks in the line.

Examples of applications:

1. Revenue metering. 3. Transmission of high frequency signals.

400 kV Capacitive
voltage transformers.
R.E.E. (Spain).

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DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

Capacitive voltage transformers consist of a 1
series of capacitors connected in series on
top of a tank in which the electromagnetic
unit (inductive transformer (5), series reactor 2
(8) and auxiliary elements) is housed. These
capacitors form a voltage divider (2, 3) 3
between the high voltage terminal (1) and the 4
high frequency terminal (4).
5
The capacitors, impregnated with high grade
dielectric oil, are housed in one or more 6
insulators. Each of them forms an hermetically
sealed independent unit, with a very stable
capacitance over time. 7

The high frequency terminal (4) for the PLC 8 6

signal comes out of one side through a piece
of resin that separates the capacitive unit
from the inductive voltage transformer.

The medium voltage inductive voltage 1. Primary terminal

transformer is immersed in mineral oil and 2. Capacitors
housed inside an hermetically sealed metallic 3. Capacitors
tank. 4. High frequency terminal
5. Inductive voltage transformer
The secondary terminals are located inside a 6. Ferroresonance suppression circuit
box (7) enabling connections and has space 7. Secondary terminal box
with protection elements such as fuses or 8. Compensating reactor
circuit breakers.

Earthing switch for

safety handling during
operation.

Protection devices for

the secondaries may
be installed inside the
terminal block.

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ADVANTAGES
High stability of capacity, and therefore of OPTIONS:
accuracy.
Silicone rubber insulation.
Reliable ferroresonance suppression sys-
Carrier accessories.
tem that does not affect transient response
or accuracy. Earthing switch for the inductive part.
Excellent mechanical resistance to seismic Wide range of primary and secondary
forces. terminals.
Pressure relief device to guarantee maxi- Sealable secondary terminals.
mum safety. Line traps can be installed on the top.
Robust mechanical strength and reduced Different cable glands and accessories
size due to a compact design that is easy available.
to transport, store and install, and which Wide range of capacitances.
reduces visual impact.
Secondary terminal protection devices
Hermetically sealed to guarantee complete inside the terminal box.
water tightness with the minimum volume
of oil or gas (Each unit is tested individually).
Oil level compensating system that effec-
tively regulates changes in oil volume.
Maintenance-free throughout their lifespan.
Environmental-friendly design through the
use of materials recyclable and resistant to
the elements. Its advanced design adheres
to environmental regulations through the
use of high quality insulating oils, free of
PCB.
Maximum safety and
Excellent response under extreme weather
conditions (from -55C; up to +55C), reliability within a
altitudes over 1.000 m.a.s.l., seismic hazard
areas, violent winds, etc.
custom-mad de desiign.
Each transformer is routine tested for par-
tial discharges, tangent delta (DDF), insula-
tion and accuracy. Designed to withstand
all the type test included in the standards.
Compliance to any international standards:
IEC, IEEE, UNE, BS, VDE, SS, CAN, AS, NBR,
JIS, GOST, NF
Officially homologated in-house testing
facilities.

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RANGE
ARTECHE capacitive voltage transformers
and coupling capacitors are named with
different letters (DDB or DFK for transformers;
DDN or DFN for capacitors) followed by 2 or
3 numbers indicating the maximum voltage of
the network for which they are designed.

The tables show the ranges of both types of

devices currently built by ARTECHE. These
H
characteristics are merely indicative; they
can be manufactured to comply with any
domestic or international standard.

H
Standard accuracy classes and powers:
According to IEC standards
100 VA Class 0,2 / 3P
250 VA Class 0,5 / 3P
According to IEEE standards
0.3 WXYZ
1.2 WXYZ, ZZ

Higher accuracy classes and burdens available.

A A

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245 kV Capacitive
voltage transformers.
NEPCO (Jordan).

525 kV Capacitive
voltage transformers.
UTE (Uruguay).

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Capacitive voltage transformers

Rated insulation level Dimensions

Standard
Highest Standard High
Lightning creepage Weight
Model Voltage Power Switching capacitance capacitance
impulse distance A H (kg)
(kV) frequency impulse (pF) (pF)
(BIL) (mm) (mm) (mm)
(kV) (kVp)
(kVp)

DDB-72 72,5 140 325 - 10.300 25.500 1.825 450 1.510 245
DDB-100 100 185 450 - 5.700 14.300 2.500 450 1.600 255
DDB-123 123 230 550 - 5.600 14.000 3.075 450 1.830 300
DDB-145 145 275 650 - 3.900 19.500 3.625 450 1.920 310
DDB-170 170 325 750 - 7.500 16.500 4.250 450 2.065 330
460 1.050
DFK-245 245 - 5.800 11.000 6.125 450 2.885 450
395 950
DFK-300 300 460 1.050 850 6.000 12.500 7.500 450 3.205 480
DFK-362 362 510 1.175 950 4.500 10.100 9.050 450 3.675 520
630 1.425 1.050
DFK-420 420 3.500 7.700 10.500 450 4.595 670
575 1.300 950
680 1.550 1.175
DFK-525 (525) 550 3.000 6.200 13.125 450 5.560 1.065
800 1.800 1.175
880 1.950 1.425
DFK-765 (765) 800 3.000 4.500 15.300 450 7.010 1.270
975 2.100 1.550

Approximate dimensions and weights. For special requirements, please consult. Higher capacities available upon request.

Coupling capacitors

Rated insulation level Dimensions

Standard
Highest Standard High
Lightning creepage Weight
Model Voltage Power Switching capacitance capacitance
impulse distance A H (kg)
(kV) frequency impulse (pF) (pF)
(BIL) (mm) (mm) (mm)
(kV) (kVp)
(kVp)

DDN-72 72,5 140 325 - 10.300 25.500 1.825 450 1.235 115
DDN-100 100 185 450 - 5.700 14.300 2.500 450 1.325 120
DDN-123 123 230 550 - 5.600 14.000 3.075 450 1.585 145
DDN-145 145 275 650 - 3.900 19.500 3.625 450 1.675 150
DDN-170 170 325 750 - 7.500 16.500 4.250 450 1.805 170
460 1.050
DFN-245 245 - 5.800 11.000 6.125 450 2.625 255

DFN-300 300 460 1.050 850 6.000 12.500 7.500 450 2.945 305
DFN-362 362 510 1.175 950 4.500 10.100 9.050 450 3.415 345
630 1.425 1.050
DFN-420 420 3.500 7.700 10.500 450 4.335 495
575 1.300 950
680 1.550 1.175
DFN-525 (525) 550 3.000 6.200 13.125 450 5.300 890
800 1.800 1.173
880 1.950 1.425
DFN-765 (765) 800 3.000 4.500 15.300 450 6.760 1.095
975 2.100 1.550

Approximate dimensions and weights. For special requirements, please consult. Higher capacities available upon request.

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